Anticipating the Shot: Predictive Support on the Field and in the Classroom

In this month’s IT in AV, James King returns to the soccer pitch to explore how anticipating the next shot relates to supporting classroom technology. By learning to read equipment, learning spaces, and the people using them, AV professionals can address problems before they become bigger disruptions. Read More

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November 11, 2026

Safety Is Not Someone Else’s Problem | AV Under the Hood

Safety is everyone's responsibility, including those of us working in AV. In this installment of AV Under the Hood, Dustin Myers discusses the safety challenges AV professionals face on construction sites, from ladder use and structural mounting to electrical hazards and working alongside other trades. He emphasizes the importance of knowing our limits, asking questions, and speaking up when something doesn't seem right, even when project deadlines are approaching. Read More

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November 10, 2026

My Take: The St. Pete Roadshow

Troy Powers shares his take on the St. Pete Roadshow at St. Petersburg College’s Clearwater campus. From busy vendor rooms and classroom tours to dinner and a late happy hour, the visit offered plenty of reminders of how HETMA brings people together—and why those conversations matter long after everyone heads home. Read More

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November 9, 2026

CableEZ Double Gang Cable Management System Earns HETMA Approved Designation | CableEZ

CableEZ’s Double Gang Cable Management System has earned HETMA Approved designation following evaluation in active higher education environments. Designed for standard double-gang openings, the system focuses on organized cable routing and access for ongoing maintenance and upgrades, addressing practical needs for campus AV teams. Read More

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November 9, 2026

Want to Get Involved With Higher Ed AV Media? Here’s How!

Want to get more involved with Higher Ed AV Media? Chris Kelly discusses the many ways people can contribute to HEAV, whether they've worked in higher ed AV for 50 years or 50 days. From joining a podcast or writing an article to helping with event coverage, social media, or behind-the-scenes work, there are opportunities for all kinds of interests and experience levels. Some even offer payment! Find out how you can share your experiences, connect with the community, and get involved in whatever way works for you. Read More

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November 5, 2026

91: Boris Drmanic Joins the brAVe [space] | brAVe [space]

In this episode of brAVe [space], Britt Yenser and Boris Drmanic explore thoughtful design, responsible use of technology, and why we should all strive to leave things better than we found them. Read More

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November 4, 2026

AVIXA Announces Marco Pardi as New Chief Executive Officer | Breaking News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: RESTON, Va., November 4, 2026 – AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, has named Marco Pardi as its new Chief Executive Officer. Pardi will take the reins of the Association on January 1, 2027, succeeding David Labuskes, CTS, RCDD, who retires on December 31, 2026. Pardi joins AVIXA from the international... Read More

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November 3, 2026

The Ghost in the Classroom | Troy Story

Ever had a classroom technology problem disappear the moment you walked into the room? In this Halloween-themed edition of Troy Story, Troy Powers shares some of the mysterious behavior AV technicians encounter, including equipment that apparently just needs a walk. Behind the humor is an important reminder about listening to instructors, tracking intermittent issues, and documenting problems even when everything seems to be working fine. Read More

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November 2, 2026

358: AV Teams Thrive on Mission, Mercy, and Momentum | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on October 27, 2026 Hosts Tim Van Woeart, Murphy Daley, Nancy Blanchard, Renee Benson, Brandy Johnson, James King, and guest Joe Way discuss a busy season of AV travel, industry events, project management, and year-end planning. Murphy shares a PM Minute focused on resilient, mission-driven teams that adapt quickly, support one another, and keep... Read More

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November 2, 2026

Spotlight on Erich Gercke | Tech Manager Spotlight

Erich Gercke, Multimedia Systems Specialist at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, shares his path from film and television production to higher ed AV. In this Tech Manager Spotlight, he discusses supporting music instruction in historic spaces, making classroom systems easier for faculty to use, and learning through hands-on experience. Outside of work, he writes music and designs layered wooden jigsaw puzzles. Read More

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October 30, 2026

The Market Is There, Are We Willing? | Business of AV with Joe Way

I came home from InfoComm América Latina 2026 thinking a lot about what it means to truly invest into a people, a market. Not investment in the traditional business sense of opening offices, expanding distribution, or calculating the size of a new market in dollars (or pesos, to be exact), but investment in people. After... Read More

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October 29, 2026

The Project Is Behind, and Now the AV Scope Is Missing | AV Under the Hood

What happens when a construction project is already behind schedule and the AV infrastructure never made it into the plans? In this edition of AV Under the Hood, Dustin Myers shares the challenge of recovering missing scope while sorting out responsibility, costs, and deadlines. He explores why postponing the work can create lasting problems and how campus AV teams can verify that submitted requirements make it into construction documents. Read More

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